There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Polambākkam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Melmaruvatturtrain 12605 / ...
1h 39m₹840–1,923Line 15 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Payaigada to M.G.R. Koyambedubus 15
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Melmaruvathurbus
3h 11m₹778–1,527Drive 94.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Polambākkamcar 94.1 km
1h 31m₹1,062–1,534Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Polambākkamtaxi 94.1 km
1h 31m₹2,100–2,600Bus
- Take the bus from Koyambedu mSs Terminus to Melmaruvathurbus
3h 20m₹989–2,093
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Polambākkam is to line 15 bus and bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Polambākkam is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Polambākkam. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Melmaruvathur via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Polambākkam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Melmaruvattur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Chennai and Polambākkam is 104 km. The road distance is 94.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Polambākkam without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Chennai to Polambākkam, including transfers.
Chennai to Polambākkam bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Payaigada station.
Chennai to Polambākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Polambākkam is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can line 15 bus and bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Polambākkam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Melmaruvattur hourly. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Payaigada to Polambākkam via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus and Melmaruvathur in around 3h 11m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Melmaruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Payaigada to M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹8–27
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹8–12
- Express Service
- ₹11–16
- Deluxe Service
- ₹17–24
- A/C Service
- ₹22–27
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Koyambedu mSs Terminus to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–1,200
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹260–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–2,600
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Polambākkam bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at M.G.R. Koyambedu station.
Chennai to Polambākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Melmaruvattur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Polambākkam is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Chennai to Polambākkam.
There are 23+ hotels available in Polambākkam.